This flavorful and nutrient-rich herb is used in Asia to season soups, noodle dishes and meat and poultry. If it is cooked at all, it is cooked only for a very short time. Often cooks chop it and add it as the final ingredient to flavor a dish that has already been cooked. Known as cilantro or coriander in the West, Chinese Parsley is one of the most important flavorings in Asian cuisine.